Deck Adjustments; Deck Leveling - HUSTLER Raptor General Service Manual

Deck Leveling

1. Park the mower on a hard, flat surface.
2. Check tire pressures (8 – 12 psi) to make certain the tires
are properly inflated before starting to level deck.
WARNING
Stop engine. Make sure deck clutch switch is in the down
(OFF) position. Remove ignition key. Place steering con-
trol levers in the park brake position. Make sure blades
are stopped before leaving seat.
3. Raise and place deck cutting height adjusting lever in the
"E" position. Figure 6-1
Height adjusting
lever
Figure 6-1
4. Make sure all deck hardware is tight on the right rear of
the deck. Figure 6-2
5. Measure the right rear of the deck from the ground to the
top of the deck. Figure 6-3
6. Now, go to the left rear of the deck and measure from the
ground to the top of the deck. If it is different than the
right hand side then the deck will need to be re-leveled.
Figure 6-4
7. Loosen the hardware that secures the cam just enough to
allow the cam to pivot. Do not over loosen the cam as it
will allow the deck to move on its own. Figure 6-5
8. Pivot the cam by using a 3/8" rachet and extension. Pivot
the cam until the top of the deck is the same distance
from the ground as the left side. Figure 6-6
9. Tighten the cam hardware.
10. Go to the front of the deck and measure the center of the
deck from the ground to the top of the deck. This distance
should be 1/8" to 3/8" less than the rear corner
dimensions. If it is not then it will be necessary to adjust
the deck front to back. Figure 6-7
11. Level the front of the deck by turning the lock nut, at the
front of the mower, until the correct distance from the
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DECK ADJUSTMENTS

ground to the top of the deck is attained. Figure 6-8
6-1
Make sure this
hardware is tight
Figure 6-2
Measure to
top of deck
Figure 6-3
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